Aircraft Sustainment Liaison Engineer

Position Overview

Aviation Technology Associates (AVTECH) is seeking an Aircraft Sustainment / Liaison Engineer to support line and heavy maintenance depot operations at US Air Force bases. This role will serve multiple locations including Oklahoma City, OK; Fairfield, CA; Wichita, KS; Altus, OK; Portsmouth, NH; Trenton, NJ; and Goldsboro, NC.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical dispositions and guidance for aircraft issues involving structural damage, including sheet metal and composite repairs with structural analysis when required.
• Issue work deviation authorization and interpret service documents and Technical Orders.
• Assess repair versus replace options to minimize financial impact.
• Offer aircraft system troubleshooting assistance.
• Attend production meetings to ensure timely support and coordination.
• Provide on-site engineering assistance for significantly damaged aircraft when necessary.
• Coordinate with the USAF Program Office for additional action, troubleshooting, and follow-up on events/issues.
• Monitor trends and recurring discrepancies while developing solutions to reduce repetitive Engineering Technical Assistance Requests.
• Author policies and processes ensuring compliance with FAA regulations.

Required Qualifications

• BS Degree (or higher) in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering.
• Two or more (2+) years of experience in a related technical discipline.
• Ability to perform structural analysis to substantiate repairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent investigative, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated, conscientious, and adept at prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with FARs, FAA policies, and vendor manuals (AMM, IPC, CMM).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to meet internal customer needs.
• Aircraft/airline/MRO aviation engineering experience is a plus.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 (minimum) investigation for work on Department of Defense contracts; existing security clearance preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• COMPENSATION: This is a salary position including paid time off and health insurance benefits.
• Travel: Remote position with required monthly travel (3-4 days per trip) to USAF bases; all travel costs (flights, hotel, rental car, GSA per diem, etc.) are covered.
• Opportunity to work on challenging aviation sustainment projects.
• By submitting your resume, you agree that AVTECH may submit an application on your behalf. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.